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Fair Plain, MI

Census-designated place in Berrien County, Michigan.

Population

7,330

Land area

4.3sq mi

People per sq mi

1,706

ZIP codes

0

Fair Plain and its ZIP codes

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Fair Plain at a glance

  • Fair Plain is about 9.6 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 142nd among 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
  • The median household income is $52,817, 28% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $169,400 (27% below Michigan) and median rent is $1,019 a month.

Local data for Fair Plain, MI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Fair Plain, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$52,817

Poverty rate

26.6%

Median home value

$169,400

Median rent

$1,019/mo

Homeownership

69.8%

Bachelor's or higher

23.8%

Median age

40.9

Average commute

19.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (984), Irish Americans (744), Mexican Americans (366).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Berrien County. PPP loans are for Fair Plain.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.8%

Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$58,183

60,632 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$64,094

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.13B

FY 2026, $7,313 per person

Berrien County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Fair Plain, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone79.3%
  • Carpooled8.6%
  • Public transit1.5%
  • Walked1.6%
  • Bicycle0.5%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.4%
  • Worked from home6.1%

Average one-way commute: 19.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Fair Plain, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

422

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

304

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

83° / 20°F

38.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Fair Plain, MI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

45.5%

U.S. 33.3% +12.2 pts

Diabetes

17.8%

U.S. 12.1% +5.7 pts

Smoking

19.1%

U.S. 12.8% +6.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.5%

U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts

Cities near Fair Plain

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
St. JosephCity1.9 mi3.2
Benton HarborCity2.7 mi4.4
ShorehamVillage3.3 mi0.6
Benton HeightsCensus-designated place4.3 mi3.9
StevensvilleVillage5.8 mi1
MillburgCensus-designated place6.4 mi1.8
BarodaVillage8.8 mi0.7
Eau ClaireVillage9.7 mi0.9
Lake Michigan BeachCensus-designated place10 mi3.8
ColomaCity11 mi0.9
Berrien SpringsVillage11 mi0.9
BridgmanCity11 mi2.9
WatervlietCity13 mi1.2
Paw Paw LakeCensus-designated place13 mi5.1
New TroyCensus-designated place15 mi1.3
Shorewood-Tower Hills-HarbertCensus-designated place16 mi4.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Fair Plain, MI in?
Fair Plain is in Berrien County, Michigan.
What is the population of Fair Plain, MI?
About 7,330 people live in Fair Plain, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Fair Plain?
Nearby places include St. Joseph (1.9 mi), Benton Harbor (2.7 mi), Shoreham (3.3 mi), Benton Heights (4.3 mi), Stevensville (5.8 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023